990 is a triangular number, the sum of the first 44 positive integers.
990 is the product of three consecutive integers: 9 x 10 x 11 = 990.
990 is the sum of six consecutive primes: 151 + 157 + 163 + 167 + 173 + 179 = 990.
A prime magic square with magic sum 990:
Composed of distinct primes, it is both pandiagonal and symmetrical.
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990 is the best possible VantageScore credit rating.
Source: Prime Curios!